Our current workforce system
is flawed.

We’re here to change that.

We know that jobs rarely serve the people they should, and that many of our existing policies are rooted in racism. We also know that everyone has potential—the potential to lead their own unique pathway out of poverty, and the potential to help others do the same.

Chicago Jobs Council is uniting community and institutional leaders to rebuild the system, to create jobs that work for people, and to dismantle policies that only serve some.

We’re putting in the hard work because we know it counts. And we’re guiding our community to lasting prosperous economic and employment outcomes for all.

Grounded in knowledge

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Blazing the trail forward

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Grounded in knowledge • Blazing the trail forward •

From the ground up and the top down,
we’re shaking up the system. Here’s how:

Capacity Building

Backed by decades of expertise, we lead trainings and specialized cohorts for those in the workforce development field.

We help frontline workforce practitioners gain valuable skills to better serve their constituents, creating a far-reaching impact from the ground up.

Policy & Advocacy

We work with lawmakers and community leaders to redesign and advocate for policies that help make employment a more accessible pathway out of poverty.

We aim to remove barriers based in bias and discrimination, because job access shouldn’t be determined by identity, demographic, or ability.

Register for an Upcoming Event

CJC Events & Trainings
Capacity Building
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Virtual Training
Capacity Building

Participants will leave with an understanding of vicarious trauma and the effect it has on employee wellness.

Capacity Building
SNAP & TANF
IDHS - Strengths Based Goal Setting Virtual Training
SNAP & TANF

This training will help you apply a coaching approach to set collaborative, meaningful goals with job seekers, prepare for potential setbacks, and utilize new tools throughout the goal-setting process for better outcomes.

SNAP & TANF
Workforce Convo: Post-Election Policy Review

Join the Chicago Jobs Council for an insightful event where we will explore innovative policy ideas to create a more equitable economy in Chicago.

IDHS - Equip Job Seekers for Success with Workplace Navigation Skills Virtual Training

Upon completing this training, you will be equipped to define and enhance workplace navigation skills, providing tools to help job seekers connect their strengths to career pathways. Guide job seekers in identifying and building essential skills for workplace success.

SNAP & TANF
IDHS - ISETS Interactive Demo: Part 3 Webinar
SNAP & TANF

In this session, you'll learn to navigate ISETS for job retention, including how to enter job placement information, retention services, and monthly reports. You'll also discover where to find further assistance and resources when needed.

SNAP & TANF
Capacity Building
Conflict Resolution For Creating And Sustaining Inclusive Workplaces In-Person Training
Capacity Building

In this training, participants will establish a common language for expressing emotions and needs, and work on identifying the underlying causes of conflicts.

Capacity Building
Capacity Building
Recruitment & Enrollment of Job Seekers Virtual Training
Capacity Building

Are you struggling with low job seeker enrollment numbers? Are you challenged to find individuals who are the right fit for your program? Through this training, develop a plan to improve your organization’s recruitment process and generate new outreach ideas!

Capacity Building
Capacity Building
Making The Right Employment Match Virtual Training
Capacity Building

Find the right job for job seekers and increase retention rates.

Capacity Building
Strengths Based Coaching In-Person Training

Through this interactive training, you will build your coaching values, skills and tools, and explore how to apply them in your work with job seekers.

Capacity Building
Retention In Your Program Virtual Training
Capacity Building

Find the right job for job seekers and increase retention rates.

Capacity Building
Capacity Building
Youth Careers Pathways Webinar
Capacity Building

This webinar will offer a high-level overview of progressive post-secondary pathways for youth in high demand fields.

Capacity Building

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